CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - AIMS International

1 CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 5/15 aims International CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS RIDE INSPECTION CERTIFICATION : aims Associate Ride Inspector Certificate, Level I Minimum High School diploma or GED 12 months current employment in the amusement ride inspection field Eye examination within past 6 months Passing grade on Level I CERTIFICATION Exam Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Certified Ride Inspector Certificate, Level II Current aims Level I Associate Ride Inspector CERTIFICATION or NAARSO Level II or III Ride Safety Inspector CERTIFICATION 8 CEU (80 hours)

2 From industry seminars or other applicable courses 36 months of current employment in the amusement ride inspection field Eye examination within past 6 months Passing grade on Level II written, open book and oral CERTIFICATION Exams Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Professional Ride Inspector Certificate, Level III Current aims Level II Certified Ride Inspector Certificate 12 CEU (120 hours) from industry seminars or other applicable courses 120 months of current employment in the amusement ride inspection field Eye examination within past 6 months Passing grade on Level III written, open book and oral CERTIFICATION Exams Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years Maintain aims Membership Serve on aims Inspector Examination Committee if asked 5/15 aims International CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION .

3 aims Maintenance Technician Certificate, Level I Minimum High School diploma or GED 12 months current employment in field Passing grade on Level I CERTIFICATION Exam Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Maintenance Technician Certificate, Level II Current aims Level I Maintenance CERTIFICATION 8 CEU (80 hours) from industry seminars or other applicable courses 36 months of current employment in the amusement maintenance field Passing grade on Level II Maintenance CERTIFICATION Exams Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Maintenance Technician Certificate, Level III Current aims Level II Maintenance CERTIFICATION 12 CEU (120 hours) from industry seminars or other applicable courses 120 months of current employment in the amusement maintenance field Approved submission of two Safety Seminar course lesson plans Documented volunteer service in the amusement industry Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years Maintain aims membership 5/15 aims International CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION .

4 aims Operations Technician Certificate, Level I Minimum High School diploma or GED 12 months current employment in field Passing grade on Level I CERTIFICATION Exam Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Operations Technician Certificate, Level II Current aims Level I Operations CERTIFICATION 8 CEU (80 hours) from industry seminars or other applicable courses 36 months of current employment in the amusement ride operations field Passing grade on Level II Operations CERTIFICATION Exams Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years aims Operations Technician Certificate, Level III Current aims Level II Operations CERTIFICATION 12 CEU (120 hours) from industry seminars or other applicable courses 120 months of current employment in the amusement ride operations field Approved submission of two Safety Seminar course lesson plans Documented volunteer service in the amusement industry Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years Maintain aims membership AQUATICS OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION .

5 aims Aquatics Operations Certificate, Level I Minimum High School diploma or GED 12 months current employment in the aquatics operations field Passing grade on Level I CERTIFICATION Exam Certificate Renewal 4 CEU (40 hours) aims - approved curriculum every 2 years The Aquatics Operations CERTIFICATION PROGRAM is designed to confirm the knowledge of individuals working in the aquatics operations field within the amusement industry. CERTIFICATION is an outward demonstration of one's knowledge of general activities and technologies that are an integral part of a daily amusement PROGRAM and his or her participation in such activities and programs . CERTIFICATION is useful for securing additional business opportunities and jurisdictional accreditation as well as personal development.

6 There is one level of aquatics operations CERTIFICATION . Certified Aquatics Operations Technician, Level I In order to achieve CERTIFICATION , an individual must provide verification of his or her industry experience and education. In addition, he or she must receive a passing score on the CERTIFICATION exam. The CERTIFICATION is renewable. In order to maintain the CERTIFICATION , receipt of continuing education units (CEU), attendance in an aims -approved curriculum, and involvement in the amusement industry must be documented. The aims Aquatics Operations CERTIFICATION PROGRAM is the only internationally recognized PROGRAM for verification of knowledge and participation in the field of aquatics operations. For more information contact aims at 714-425-5747 or A.

7 Level I, Certified Aquatics Operations Technician Requirements 1. To be eligible to sit for the Level I exam, the applicant must meet the following qualifications: a. Education: Applicant must have a high school diploma, college diploma, or GED (General Equivalency Diploma). If a diploma is not obtainable, a letter from the applicant s employer may serve as verification of meeting the educational requirement. The letter must state the date of graduation and the school from which the certificate was received. This letter must be on company letterhead. Previous education verification letters on file with aims will satisfy this requirement if all criteria have been met. b. Experience: Applicant must provide proof of current employment in the aquatics operations field for at least 12 months.

8 A letter from the applicant s employer may serve as verification of meeting the experience requirement. The letter must state dates of employment and positions held within the aquatics operations field. The total time of employment must exceed 12 months. This letter must be on company letterhead. 2. Examination: Applicant must receive a passing score on the Level I, Aquatics Operations CERTIFICATION Exam. (Unsuccessful applicants will be eligible to reapply for the exam 180 days after the initial examination date.) 3. CERTIFICATION Maintenance: To maintain CERTIFICATION , the individual must provide proof of receiving 4 CEU (40 credit hours in an aims -approved curriculum) within his or her field during every two-year period following initial Level I CERTIFICATION .

9 Certificate holders may not take the Level I exam again in lieu of receiving CEU in order to maintain the Level I CERTIFICATION . 4. Application Fee to Test during aims Seminar: $55. Non-Seminar Application Fee: $100. Renewal Fee: $55. The application fee is charged regardless of the applicant s eligibility or passing of the exam. Note: Each CEU is equivalent to 10 Credit Hours in an aims approved curriculum. The content, rules, and requirements of this PROGRAM may change without notice. The current aims CERTIFICATION PROGRAM is published at Rev. 9/15 Application for CERTIFICATION Aquatics Operations Level 1 Fill in electronically or clearly print the following: Today s Date: Test Date: month / day / year month / day / year Last Name: Date of Birth: month / day / year First Name: Middle Initial: Work Address: (Required) Use for correspondence Work Phone: ( ) Home Address: (Required) Use for correspondence Cell Phone: ( ) Email: Submit the following required items with your application: Education.

10 Applicant must have a high school diploma, college diploma or GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Please attach a copy of your diploma or certificate. Industry Experience: Applicant must provide proof of current employment in the amusement aquatics field for at least 12 months. Please attach a letter from your employer. Current Employer: Location: Position: Hire Date: Supervisor: Phone: ( ) month / day / year Refer to the aims CERTIFICATION PROGRAM for specific requirements I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct. I have read the current Code of Ethics and the aims CERTIFICATION PROGRAM and agree to follow it in the discharge of my duties. I understand that any false statements will disqualify me for aims CERTIFICATION .